Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions

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The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs is hiring an Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions. This role leads a comprehensive, data-driven recruitment strategy to meet enrollment goals, represents the school at various events, manages recruitment activities, and evaluates admissions applications. The position also supports international partnerships and provides targeted support for special populations such as international students.

Highlights

Develops and executes strategic recruitment initiatives both on campus and off campus, including virtual activities.

Uses Slate CRM to manage and market all recruitment events and communications.

Serves as primary recruitment contact in the DMV area, attending fairs and engaging with employers.

Conducts initial application reviews for domestic and international candidates, including credential analysis.

Supports international partnerships by drafting MOUs and promoting exchange programs.

Offers logistic support related to admissions for international students, including visa processing.

Coordinates major recruitment events such as annual Fall Open Houses and other local on-campus events.

Requires knowledge of Slate CRM, and preferred familiarity with Banner and graphic/web design.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years relevant experience or a Master's degree or higher; preferred experience in higher education admissions and international student processes.

Full-time hybrid position with a $45,925 to $63,191 salary range and a schedule that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and some travel.

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA) is one of the world’s leading schools of international affairs and one of the largest schools of international affairs in the United States. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., its mission is to educate the next generation of international leaders, conduct research that advances understanding of important global issues and engage the policy community in the United States and around the world. The Elliott School seeks a dynamic individual to serve as Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions. The Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions executes a comprehensive recruiting strategy in our local markets, including virtual recruitment activities. This position directly impacts targeted ESIA enrollment projections each semester. This position typically represents the university both on campus and off campus in order to build relationships and analyze data to manage a recruitment territory, and evaluate admissions applications. The core responsibilities of this role are typically to execute strategic recruitment initiatives, to analyze recruitment data, to determine eligibility and to analyze academic credentials. Reporting to the Executive Director of Graduate Admissions, the Assistant Director may also plan, execute, and represent the university both on campus and off campus at events via information sessions, interviews, college fairs, open houses and department events, and may coordinate special programs/projects in support of admissions efforts. Duties and Responsibilities include: Executes a comprehensive, data driven recruitment strategy in local markets. Ensures all ESIA on-campus and off-campus recruitment events are developed and marketed through Slate CRM. Oversees all recruitment event communications. Serves as a point of contact within the DMV area for recruiting; attends recruitment fairs, hosts coffee chats, and does outreach to area employers. Performs initial reviews of applications for domestic and international applicants, including review of international credentials. Supports International Partnerships work, including drafting MOU’s and promoting exchange programs. Provides targeted and meaningful logistic support to special populations in the admissions process, such as international students, including processing visa documents. Coordinates Elliott School-hosted recruitment events including our annual Fall Open Houses, as well as other recruitment events on campus and locally. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. This is a hybrid position with three days in-person and two days remote. Depending on business needs, the schedule may vary to include evenings, weekends, or holidays. Some travel may be required.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Experience in higher education administration, preferably in admissions. Skilled at reviewing/evaluating applicant credentials at the graduate level. Experience in a school of international affairs, and knowledge of international student credentials and visa requirements preferred. Ability to work a varied schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays. Knowledge of student systems, especially Slate or Banner Some experience with graphic/web design.
Hiring Range	$45,925.13 - $63,191.56
GW Staff Approach to Pay	How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA)
Family	Enrollment Services
Sub-Family	Admissions
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., evenings and weekends as required
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Hybrid
Telework:	Yes
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?	Yes (University Wide)
Posting Number:	S014125
Job Open Date:	04/07/2026
Job Close Date:	04/10/2026
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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* For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
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